Manufacturers

Matt Aminoff reports ‘massive rise in interest and demand for pearls’

Jewellery brand Matt Aminoff has reported an increasing number of requests for both highly elaborate and unusual pieces of pearl…

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REC Watches: Timepieces with a forgotten history

Three years ago, REC was conceived following a drunken discussion about Kamstrup and Mygh’s disappointment with the lack of automobile-related…

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What does Brexit mean for the high street jeweller?

2018 has been a tumultuous year for the UK high street and Brexit is now just over the horizon, bringing…

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How virtual inventories can boost your business

Dropshipping is relevant for all types of retailers looking to offer an expanded assortment and a reliable logistical infrastructure, but…

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Is the clock ticking for traditional watchmakers?

Apple has form in the game of entering markets very late and changing the game. That much is certain. The…

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A hallmark of the future

Changes in the market have driven the Birmingham Assay Office to invest heavily in the technology to apply hallmarks by…

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The importance of packaging

In addition to the packaging adding status and value to a product it is essential to ensure that it is…

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What is x-ray fluorescence testing?

The change in the UK jewellery market during the past 15 years has been dramatic and irreversible. Items made outside…

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Saying ‘Yes’ to platinum

Platinum has been successfully marketed as the ultimate precious metal and has proved relatively resilient to recent financial turmoil. Volume…

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Casting: Are manufacturers matching the retailers into the future?

I am worried that the standard of craftsmanship within our industry is dropping. Of course we still have wonderful craftsmen…

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